King’s Inns Launch Brand New Advanced Diploma in Electoral Law and Politics. At a time of unprecedented change in our electoral and parliamentary system, which includes new regulations on party funding; gender quotas; election expenses; the creation of the Electoral Commission; and new legislation governing parliamentary inquiries, electoral law has never been more complex or regulated.
An understanding of the law governing the democratic process is of critical importance to all citizens. In Ireland, the interaction between electoral law and politics can have profound implications for how the State is run. This Electoral Law and Politics course will seek to provide participants with insights in respect of relevant legal principles and to provide them with opportunities to hear from leading experts with experience in applying these principles in their engagement with the electoral and political processes and with litigation in this field.
King’s Inns Launch Brand New Advanced Diploma in Electoral Law and Politics
PROGRAMME AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of electoral law in Ireland, with a focus on both constitutional theory and the practical operation of the democratic and electoral process at domestic level.
On completion of the Advanced Diploma, participants should be better able to:
- Describe key features of Ireland’s electoral system;
- Explain the impact of the Constitution on Irish democratic processes;
- Discuss the workings of the Electoral Commission and its functions;
- Explain key legislative provisions applying to donations and finance;
- Describe regulatory changes affecting social media and elections;
- Discuss the case law relating to parliamentary inquiries;
- Explain rules governing general elections and election counts;
- Outline the key principles of the separation of powers in the context of parliamentary inquiries.
- Engage in critical thinking and legal analysis of a range of relevant topics.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This Advanced Diploma is aimed at public representatives; political advisors; election agents; civil servants; journalists; political scientists; legal practitioners; and anyone interested in knowing more about electoral law in Ireland.
Having a diverse group of professionals studying this course together allows participants to learn from each other as well as from the expert speakers.
Course Start Date: Friday, November 10, 2023
In–person attendance is possible (and welcomed) at all sessions on the course. Some sessions on the course will also be available to attend remotely, via livestream, and some (but not all) sessions will also be recorded.
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Advanced Diploma In Electoral Law And Politics
About King’s Inns
Based between Henrietta Street and Constitution Hill in Dublin 1, King’s Inns is an independent educational institution renowned for professional legal education and training. It is Ireland’s oldest School of Law and one of Ireland’s significant historical environments.
As well as educating future and qualified barristers, the School extends its reach to a diverse community of people from legal and non–legal backgrounds offering accessible part-time courses in specialist areas of the law. With courses taught by expert law practitioners, King’s Inns students include leaders, advocates, innovators, and game-changers, from industries across Ireland and abroad. The School excels in promoting the use of the Irish language in the law.
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